Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (R$ 71) | R$ 35 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (R$ 48) | R$ 20 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.27 (R$ 21) | R$ 30 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.47 (R$ 5.92) | R$ 4.00 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.03 (R$ 20) | R$ 24 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.84 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (R$ 26) | R$ 30 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.54 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.23 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.85 (R$ 24) | R$ 60 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (R$ 67) | R$ 120 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.75 (R$ 11) | R$ 6.00 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.67 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.00 | + 259% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 28% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,817 (R$ 11,352) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,144 (R$ 8,641) | R$ 1,450 | + 496% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$242 (R$ 975) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,809 (R$ 7,290) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,422 (R$ 5,732) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$159 (R$ 639) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$42 (R$ 169) | R$ 70 | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$347 (R$ 1,399) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$239 (R$ 963) | R$ 300 | + 221% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$8 (R$ 34) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (R$ 111) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 147% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 147% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (R$ 405) | R$ 80 | + 407% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$60 (R$ 240) | R$ 60 | + 300% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$130 (R$ 523) | R$ 500 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$138 (R$ 558) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 162% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 162% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,230 (R$ 109,728) | R$ 15,000 | + 632% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.41 (R$ 5.67) | R$ 4.46 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$161 (R$ 648) | R$ 227 | + 185% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (R$ 85) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (R$ 29) | R$ 20 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$24 (R$ 97) | R$ 50 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 (R$ 289) | R$ 300 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (R$ 28) | R$ 20 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.31 (R$ 17) | R$ 27 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.32 (R$ 21) | R$ 36 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.55 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.01 (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$36 (R$ 144) | R$ 60 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 75% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (R$ 221) | R$ 200 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (R$ 159) | R$ 80 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$226 (R$ 912) | R$ 300 | + 204% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$79 (R$ 319) | R$ 80 | + 299% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (R$ 63) | R$ 80 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.38 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (R$ 40) | R$ 5.00 | + 710% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 (R$ 2,554) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 (R$ 0.99) | R$ 0.50 | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (R$ 288) | R$ 300 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$33 (R$ 135) | R$ 5.00 | + 2599% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,166 prices entered by 157 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 55% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 47,971 (AU$11,905) in Melbourne to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 31,000 in Paulinia.
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